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Tyler Tanner is Testing the Limits of Small Guards

The NBA is fading smaller guards, but I'm not sure Tyler Tanner has gotten the memo.

Jan 12 • Latif Love

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December 2025

Is Keaton Wagler the Most Underrated Freshman in the Country?

Illinois Guard Keaton Wagler went from 3-Star recruit to freshman phenom in under 18 months and has started to gain significant NBA draft buzz.

Dec 24, 2025 • Latif Love

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Kentucky's fiercest Wildcat is back to save the season

After 10 months, Jayden Quaintance, my fourth ranked prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft class is back on the floor. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope may be the…

Dec 21, 2025 • Latif Love

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Cameron Carr is Catapulting up NBA Draft Boards

After not playing much during his first two collegiate seasons at Tennessee, Baylor forward Cameron Carr has been one of the quickest risers through the…

Dec 5, 2025 • Latif Love

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November 2025

2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: The 14 Prospects I Love the Most

I love this NBA Draft Class and all it has to offer. In my first big board, I break down the 14 players I am the highest on before the season really…

Nov 21, 2025 • Latif Love

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October 2025

Brayden Burries is More Than a Bucket

Arizona Freshman Brayden Burries is recognized as one of the best scorers in the draft, but it is just the beginning of what he brings to the game.

Oct 20, 2025 • Latif Love

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September 2025

Will Elyjah Freeman be the next Division II player to make the NBA?

A few of the NBA's greatest players got their start in Division II basketball. Can Auburn transfer Elyjah Freeman be the next to make his mark?

Sep 26, 2025 • Latif Love

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Cayden Boozer shouldn't live in his family's shadow

Cayden Boozer deserves to be recognized not just as Carlos Boozer’s son or Cameron Boozer’s brother, but as a standout player in his own right.

Sep 11, 2025 • Latif Love

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Karim Lopez is ready to make history

Just six players of Mexican heritage have made it to the NBA. Karim Lopez may be the next.

Sep 2, 2025 • Latif Love

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August 2025

Nate Ament is one of the most unique prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft evaluators are enamored with Nate Ament's upside but the player he is today can provide real value. The rising freshman is one of the most…

Aug 25, 2025 • Latif Love

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Koa Peat is Bringing Bruising Back

Koa Peat, a consensus top ten player in the 2026 NBA Draft is slated to be Arizona's next NBA product, but how will his old-fashioned game translate to…

Aug 18, 2025 • Latif Love

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Is Mikel Brown worthy of a Top Five Pick in 2026?

Mikel Brown lit the FIBA U19's on fire last month and put the world on notice. His performance staked his claim as top 5 pick in the 2026 class.

Aug 12, 2025 • Latif Love

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